Supervisor, Maintenance

La Quinta by Wyndham is now seeking a Supervisor, Maintenance to join our team at the La Quinta by Wyndham Savannah - I-95 location in Savannah, Georgia.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for supervising the activities of the hotel maintenance department while assisting with the repair and maintenance of the hotel's physical plant in accordance with Company standards for quality, cleanliness, guest satisfaction, and safety and security.

Education & Experience

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Prefer at least one (1) year of related general repair and previous supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods, often for a minimum of 2 hours at a time.

Must be able to frequently walk and climb/descend stairs approximately 50% of the time.

On occasion is required climb up and down ladders.

Must have general dexterity for firm and simple grasping of objects. Some tasks, such as the use of small repair tools, may also require fine dexterity skills.

Must be able periodically kneel, reach, crawl, and twist torso as needed to accomplish required tasks.

Must be able to push and/or pull approximately 60% of the time, to include when using a cart to carry linens, trash, tools, etc. or when operating equipment such as a lawnmower, pavement sweeper, wheelbarrow, etc.

Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and a maximum of 140 pounds with assistance.

General Requirements

Work Objectives

Assist the General Manager with preparing staff work schedules and directing staff to adhere to schedules. Adjust schedules as needed to meet business demands.

Visually inspect rooms and public areas to ensure that work orders are properly completed according to Company standards.

Assist the General Manager by monitoring maintenance staff productivity to ensure labor cost objectives are met.

Maintain proper equipment and supply inventory; follow hotel operations procedures and communicate with the General Manager to ensure that orders are placed for any needed equipment or supplies.

Perform routine maintenance throughout the property, to include painting, carpet/floor cleaning, etc.

Perform minor adjustments on HVAC systems, including the repair and/or replacement of air conditioning units.

Assist the General Manager to recruit, hire, train, and retain employees to deliver exceptional guest service and a quality product that will lead to achieving EBITDA goals. Maintain an acceptable level of turnover.

Advise and consult with General Manager in situations of poor employee performance and/or improper employee behavior that may require counseling and/or discipline.

Teamwork

Be available to work a flexible schedule.

Assist other employees in various assignments, such as collecting/delivering dirty linen to laundry, operating the hotel shuttle/van, and assisting with laundry or housekeeping, as needed.

Safety and Security

Perform work duties in accordance with Company safety and security policies and procedures, as well as, in accordance with posted OSHA, HazCom, and Blood Borne Pathogen regulations.

Report and store lost-and-found items in accordance with hotel procedures.

Fundamental Requirements

Must have basic working knowledge of plumbing, painting, HVAC, electrical, and/or other general repair skills.

Must display very good organization and time management skills.

Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with many types of personalities.

Must have sound judgment and discretional skills and work with little or no supervision.

Must be able to consistently work under pressure and simultaneously prioritize multiple projects.

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.

Must be able to obtain valid, current, and non-probationary driver's license if required to operate hotel shuttle/van.

Obtain any locally required certifications.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the largest hotel franchisor in the world and a leading hotel management company. We stand 20 brands strong across 9,000 hotels in more than 80 countries, and we offer the most diverse collection of hotel experiences in the world. Our iconic brands, united by the richest and simplest rewards program in the business, make hotel travel possible for all.

Our hotel owners are the stewards of our brands, and together, we champion everyday travelers. We believe guests deserve great experiences, and our robust portfolio-distinguished by our leading economy and midscale brands-delivers just that.

Who is La Quinta?
We help brighten the day of our busy, practical, hardworking travelers and help them take care of their business or leisure travel needs. We provide the best hotel rooms, warmest hotel atmosphere and most courteous service in our market segment at every hotel, every night.

Fastest growing limited-service hotels in the North America

Operate and provide franchise services with over 87,500 rooms in 880 properties

Locations in 48 states plus Canada and Mexico under the names La Quinta Inns and La Quinta Inns & Suites

Based out of Dallas, Texas, over 9,000 employees nationwide work on the Bright Side

Our Goal, it's easy
We want for every guest to wake up on the bright side while staying at our hotel. We offer clean and comfortable guest rooms with a dose of advertising humor to help our guest feel optimistic and happy no matter what the day holds. A great portion of this comes directly from our employees attitudes. And as if that wasn't enough, we offer our guest free Bright Side™ breakfast, free hi-speed Internet while they stay with us and comfy beds. Many of our properties include pools and well equipped work-out facilities.

What sets us apart?
Every team member plays a vital role in the success of our family and growth. We are not a conglomerate of hotels brands that make decision on panel of "experts". We make an effort to know all our employees and help them grow through our training program. While we may be one of the largest owner-operators of hotels in North America, we are a family first.

Our Philosophy
At La Quinta, we have a culture by which we are never satisfied. It doesn't matter how well we have done something in the past or how well we may do it today, our goal is to continually improve. Our operating philosophy is very simple:

Take care of our employees

Take care of our guests

Keep the hotels spotlessly clean and well maintained

Everything we do at La Quinta truly revolves around our people, our product and our service.

Benefits
We work just as hard to create a work environment that's equally inviting and with many benefits:

Work Permit:
Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the location of this job will not be considered.

Management Position: No

Description

La Quinta by Wyndham is now seeking a Supervisor, Maintenance to join our team at the La Quinta by Wyndham Savannah - I-95 location in Savannah, Georgia.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for supervising the activities of the hotel maintenance department while assisting with the repair and maintenance of the hotel's physical plant in accordance with Company standards for quality, cleanliness, guest satisfaction, and safety and security.

Education & Experience

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Prefer at least one (1) year of related general repair and previous supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods, often for a minimum of 2 hours at a time.

Must be able to frequently walk and climb/descend stairs approximately 50% of the time.

On occasion is required climb up and down ladders.

Must have general dexterity for firm and simple grasping of objects. Some tasks, such as the use of small repair tools, may also require fine dexterity skills.

Must be able periodically kneel, reach, crawl, and twist torso as needed to accomplish required tasks.

Must be able to push and/or pull approximately 60% of the time, to include when using a cart to carry linens, trash, tools, etc. or when operating equipment such as a lawnmower, pavement sweeper, wheelbarrow, etc.

Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and a maximum of 140 pounds with assistance.

General Requirements

Work Objectives

Assist the General Manager with preparing staff work schedules and directing staff to adhere to schedules. Adjust schedules as needed to meet business demands.

Visually inspect rooms and public areas to ensure that work orders are properly completed according to Company standards.

Assist the General Manager by monitoring maintenance staff productivity to ensure labor cost objectives are met.

Maintain proper equipment and supply inventory; follow hotel operations procedures and communicate with the General Manager to ensure that orders are placed for any needed equipment or supplies.

Perform routine maintenance throughout the property, to include painting, carpet/floor cleaning, etc.

Perform minor adjustments on HVAC systems, including the repair and/or replacement of air conditioning units.

Assist the General Manager to recruit, hire, train, and retain employees to deliver exceptional guest service and a quality product that will lead to achieving EBITDA goals. Maintain an acceptable level of turnover.

Advise and consult with General Manager in situations of poor employee performance and/or improper employee behavior that may require counseling and/or discipline.

Teamwork

Be available to work a flexible schedule.

Assist other employees in various assignments, such as collecting/delivering dirty linen to laundry, operating the hotel shuttle/van, and assisting with laundry or housekeeping, as needed.

Safety and Security

Perform work duties in accordance with Company safety and security policies and procedures, as well as, in accordance with posted OSHA, HazCom, and Blood Borne Pathogen regulations.

Report and store lost-and-found items in accordance with hotel procedures.

Fundamental Requirements

Must have basic working knowledge of plumbing, painting, HVAC, electrical, and/or other general repair skills.

Must display very good organization and time management skills.

Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with many types of personalities.

Must have sound judgment and discretional skills and work with little or no supervision.

Must be able to consistently work under pressure and simultaneously prioritize multiple projects.

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.

Must be able to obtain valid, current, and non-probationary driver's license if required to operate hotel shuttle/van.

Obtain any locally required certifications.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the largest hotel franchisor in the world and a leading hotel management company. We stand 20 brands strong across 9,000 hotels in more than 80 countries, and we offer the most diverse collection of hotel experiences in the world. Our iconic brands, united by the richest and simplest rewards program in the business, make hotel travel possible for all.

Our hotel owners are the stewards of our brands, and together, we champion everyday travelers. We believe guests deserve great experiences, and our robust portfolio-distinguished by our leading economy and midscale brands-delivers just that.

Who is La Quinta?
We help brighten the day of our busy, practical, hardworking travelers and help them take care of their business or leisure travel needs. We provide the best hotel rooms, warmest hotel atmosphere and most courteous service in our market segment at every hotel, every night.

Fastest growing limited-service hotels in the North America

Operate and provide franchise services with over 87,500 rooms in 880 properties

Locations in 48 states plus Canada and Mexico under the names La Quinta Inns and La Quinta Inns & Suites

Based out of Dallas, Texas, over 9,000 employees nationwide work on the Bright Side

Our Goal, it's easy
We want for every guest to wake up on the bright side while staying at our hotel. We offer clean and comfortable guest rooms with a dose of advertising humor to help our guest feel optimistic and happy no matter what the day holds. A great portion of this comes directly from our employees attitudes. And as if that wasn't enough, we offer our guest free Bright Side™ breakfast, free hi-speed Internet while they stay with us and comfy beds. Many of our properties include pools and well equipped work-out facilities.

What sets us apart?
Every team member plays a vital role in the success of our family and growth. We are not a conglomerate of hotels brands that make decision on panel of "experts". We make an effort to know all our employees and help them grow through our training program. While we may be one of the largest owner-operators of hotels in North America, we are a family first.

Our Philosophy
At La Quinta, we have a culture by which we are never satisfied. It doesn't matter how well we have done something in the past or how well we may do it today, our goal is to continually improve. Our operating philosophy is very simple:

Take care of our employees

Take care of our guests

Keep the hotels spotlessly clean and well maintained

Everything we do at La Quinta truly revolves around our people, our product and our service.

Benefits
We work just as hard to create a work environment that's equally inviting and with many benefits: